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Greg Abbott Announces Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week the launch of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO). The new state agency, which is housed within the Office of the Governor, is designed to streamline government operations and reduce regulatory burdens on Texans. READ MORE.

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Rep. Brandon Gill: "Texas law enforcement deserves paychecks, not political games from Senate Democrats. Republicans voted to fund them. Democrats shut them down."

Rep. Chip Roy: "The #SchumerShutdown is a choice by Democrats. @realDonaldTrump & @russvought now must choose how to prioritize government spending, resources, & personnel. FAFO."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Let me be clear: this will impact ALL of us. It's bigger than just Medicaid & Medicare. We will all pay the price."

State Senator Roland Gutierrez: "Under Trump, ICE is a rogue agency that is disappearing and killing people ruthlessly."

Greg Abbott Announces Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week the launch of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO). The new state agency, which is housed within the Office of the Governor, is designed to streamline government operations and reduce regulatory burdens on Texans.

Matt Gaetz Endorses Chip Roy for Texas Attorney General — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Heading into the 2026 midterm election, Texas is well on its way to becoming the state to closely watch. One of the many important offices that are up for grabs is that of Texas Attorney General, and given that Rep. Chip Roy (R) has just enlisted former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) as a supporter, is that enough to carry him across the finish line?

Greg Abbott Launches Task Force to Target Repeat Offenders — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott has announced the formation of the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP). The new joint task force is aimed at cracking down on violent repeat offenders in the Houston Area.

August Pfluger Slams Biden-Harris Energy Policies, Praises GOP Wins — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — In an op-ed for The Washington Times, U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) criticized the Biden-Harris Administration's energy policies and highlighted Republican energy priorities included in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act.

John Cornyn Introduced Bill to Counter Foreign Cyber Scams — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S Senator John Cornyn (R), joined by Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), has introduced the Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization (SCAM) Act.

Ted Cruz Requests Pay Withheld During Government Shutdown — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has announced that he will forgo his paycheck until the Government shutdown is resolved.

No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown — By Texas Politics' Ericka Piñon — As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday workers go without?

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Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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